disobedient

Example Sentences

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For example, diaries about personal lives, new puppies, disobedient grandchildren.

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2024

Murdy also consulted with actor Danny Trejo about El Cucuy, the boogeyman that takes away disobedient children.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2023

Anna's mother said it took many months for her to realise her daughter wasn't just being disobedient.

From BBC • Sep. 6, 2023

Some of the school's aides are assigned to one of two "crisis teams" of four employees each that respond to classrooms and can remove students who are upset, disobedient or aggressive.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2022

The Governor stepped closer to the crowd, eyeing them with frustration, as if they were disobedient pets.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat